Compensation Design & Programs Manager

Who we areAbout StripeStripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies — from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups — use Stripe to accept payments, grow revenue, and unlock new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have an enormous amount of work ahead.That creates a rare opportunity: to help build economic infrastructure for the internet and do some of the most meaningful work of your career.About The TeamStripe’s Total Rewards team designs the programs that help us attract, motivate, and reward exceptional people around the world. We partner closely with leaders across People, Finance, and the business to build compensation programs that are competitive, thoughtful, equitable, and built to scale.This team sits at the center of how Stripe grows. The work is highly strategic, deeply analytical, and essential to ensuring our compensation approach supports both our people and our long-term ambitions.What you’ll doAs a Compensation Program Manager, you’ll help shape and operate Stripe’s global compensation programs at a critical moment in our growth. You’ll work on some of the company’s most important people systems — from annual compensation planning to program design, tooling, process improvement, and cross-functional enablement.This is a role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working with data at depth, and turning compensation philosophy into programs that are clear, scalable, and impactful. You’ll collaborate across People, Finance, and business teams to ensure Stripe’s compensation programs continue to be a meaningful advantage as we grow globally.ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning, execution, and administration of Stripe’s annual compensation cycle for employees globallyConduct research and analysis to inform new compensation policies, frameworks, and programsAnalyze complex datasets, surface actionable insights, and build tools or models that improve quality, scale, and efficiencyPartner with People Operations to configure and enhance compensation-related business processes, rule plans, compensation packages, and equity programsCollaborate with People Programs, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and Learning & Development to align compensation programs with business goals and talent strategyDevelop clear communications and enablement materials to help managers and employees understand Stripe’s compensation programs and philosophyContinually assess compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, compliant, scalable, and aligned with the outcomes Stripe is driving as a businessWho you areWe’re looking for someone who meets the minimum qualifications for the role. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply. Preferred qualifications are a plus, not a requirement.Minimum Requirements6+ years of relevant compensation experience, including designing or managing global compensation programs and processes, ideally in a high-growth technology environmentStrong knowledge of compensation best practices, market trends, and benchmark data; international compensation experience preferredExcellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and deep expertise in Excel and/or Google Sheets, including building and maintaining complex modelsAbility to communicate clearly and effectively across a range of audiences, including translating complex quantitative insights into practical guidance for leaders and employeesStrong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-moving environmentStrong knowledge of WorkdayPreferred QualificationsExperience using AI to build tools, automate manual work, and improve workflow efficiencyExposure to equity administration processes in partnership with Equity Management and/or People Operations teamsHybrid work at StripeThis role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office).In-office expectationsOffice-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.Working remotely at StripeA remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live.Pay and benefitsThe annual US base salary range for this role is $187,800 - $281,600. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.Hybrid work at StripeThis role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office).In-office expectationsOffice-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.Working remotely at StripeA remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live.